Magistrates' Court · South West
Poole Magistrates' Court
The Law Courts, Park Road, Poole, BH15 2NS
Hearing lists
Today’s hearings Thu 15 Oct
Magistrates Public List
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- 7 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 10:00
- UK time
Courtroom 02 (sitting at Southampton MC) 7 hearings · Before: District Judge (MC) Austin
- 10:00First hearing******
Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm; Theft - other - including theft by finding; Drive a motor vehicle dangerously
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02 (sitting at Southampton MC)
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Austin
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WX
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
- 10:00First hearing******
Affray
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02 (sitting at Southampton MC)
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Austin
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WX
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
- 10:00First hearing******
Fraud by abuse of position - Fraud Act 2006
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02 (sitting at Southampton MC)
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Austin
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WX
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
- 10:00First hearing******
Common assault; Common assault; Common assault
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02 (sitting at Southampton MC)
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Austin
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WX
- What this usually means
- The first time a case comes before the magistrates, usually to take a plea or decide where the case will be heard.
- 10:00Mention******
Drive motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02 (sitting at Southampton MC)
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Austin
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WX
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
- 10:00Plea******
Harassment - put in fear of violence; Assault by beating; Assault by beating of an emergency worker; Assault by beating; Racially / religiously aggravated intentional harassment / alarm / distress - words / writing; Assault by beating of an emergency worker
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02 (sitting at Southampton MC)
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Austin
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WX
- What this usually means
- The defendant is asked whether they plead guilty or not guilty.
- 10:00Mention******
Burglary other than dwelling - theft; Burglary other than dwelling - theft; Fail to surrender to police / court bail at the appointed time
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 02 (sitting at Southampton MC)
- Before
- District Judge (MC) Austin
- Prosecutor
- CPS-WX
- What this usually means
- A short hearing to deal with a procedural point or check progress.
Tomorrow’s hearings Fri 16 Oct
Magistrates Public Adult Court List - Future
Updated by HMCTS (opens in a new tab): . We last checked: .
- 2 hearings
- 1 courtroom
- First 10:00
- Last 10:00
- UK time
Courtroom 2 2 hearings
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 2
- 10:00******
- Courtroom
- Courtroom 2
First names are masked: defendants appear as ******, or ****** SURNAME where the list gives one. Lists can change at short notice, so check the official list before you travel.
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- No parking
There are no parking facilities at this building.
- Disabled access
This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Hearing Loop
The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
- Security arch
All court users and their possessions will be searched when they enter this building, including by passing through a detector arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
- Refreshments
There is a vending machine on site which has cold drinks and snacks.
- Interview room
This court has interview room facilities.
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available.
- Video facilities
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What this court deals with
Poole Magistrates' Court is classed as: Magistrates' Court.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the hearing list for Poole Magistrates' Court?
Official lists are published by HMCTS. Use the "View the official list" button on this page to go straight to the list page for Poole Magistrates' Court.
Can I watch a hearing?
Most hearings in criminal and civil courts are open to the public, but some are private or restricted. Expect security screening on entry.
What should I do if I will be late or cannot attend?
Contact the court named on your paperwork and your solicitor (if you have one) as early as you can. Do not simply stay away.
Why can’t I find my case on the list?
See our guide on why a case may not be listed. Lists are published at different times and some hearings are never published.
What cases does a magistrates’ court hear?
Magistrates’ courts deal with the less serious criminal cases, and send more serious cases to the Crown Court for trial or sentence.
Sources and updates
- Hearing lists: official list page for this court on the HMCTS Court and Tribunal Hearings service. Each list shows when HMCTS updated it and when we last checked. How we get our lists.
- Venue details: official Find a court or tribunal page (dataset checked 2026-10-04), live details last checked 13 Oct 2026.
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